So I'm an avid bicyclist, and I log a couple hundred miles a week. I've carry my D7000 in my backpack when I go cycling for leisure. Today I was a bit more focused on photographing things ... definitely not for the monthly Nikon challenge or anything. 10 miles into the ride, I thought to myself, why do I have 20lbs of equipment? Camera, spare camera, lenses, and tripod, flash. Maybe not my smartest moment. I have a basket, however I'm scared to put my camera equipment on a basket because I fear the bumpy roads. ... Anyone else cycle and bike? What do you bring with you, and how do you carry it?
How do you carry your equipment while riding your bike?
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SkvLTD
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You could just use some foam shipping padding in the basket and maybe some bungee rope to secure the camera at least. Or bubble wrap? Else just throw the camera strap over the shoulder and bike away.
I skate with camera over shoulder or in hand, but my hands are always free when I roll around.
I skate with camera over shoulder or in hand, but my hands are always free when I roll around.
Here is one way I carry my camera and one lens
http://nikonites.com/off-topic/16329-bicycle-photo-mod.html
http://nikonites.com/off-topic/16329-bicycle-photo-mod.html
Sounds like you could use a rear basket/bag setup?
Packs/Racks/Baskets - americancycleandfitness.com
Packs/Racks/Baskets - americancycleandfitness.com
What kind of bike are you riding (road, mtn, hybrid, etc.) and what kind of terrain? Panniers and front bags like carguy's can work well. I personally prefer to have the gear on me in a backpack. With camera on a leisure ride I'm usually on a mtn bike or little fixie. Usually I have some lenses and gorilla pod in the backpack and my main setup (usually a D600 with 16-35 or 50mm) on a Cotton Carrier shoulder strap connector.
When I bike, I only carry one camera and lens. It's either my D600 with my Tamron 28-200, or my D700 with the 18-200. I got a handle bag that is fixed with an aluminum bracket and it has a rigid plastic box covered with non-rip waterproof nylon. I'll try to get pics later. I would never bring a tripod on a bike...
I did try the saddle pack (bag) but I found it very clumsy to have to turn around to dig in to get the camera in and out. The handle bag is so much easier and faster to open and close. I often ride with a group and just hate to slow them down or have to catch up when I stop too long.
I did try the saddle pack (bag) but I found it very clumsy to have to turn around to dig in to get the camera in and out. The handle bag is so much easier and faster to open and close. I often ride with a group and just hate to slow them down or have to catch up when I stop too long.
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I have 5 bikes, I generally carry my camera only on my single speed road bike, hybrid grocery basket, and cyclocross bikes. I've been using backpacks thus far. : ) I really like @carguy 's set up. My shocks in the hybrid are upfront so it bumps less than in the rear and I never thought of using a camera holster on a bike before.
This is the reason why I prefer to place camera inside my tank bag instead of saddle bag, it's such a trivial thing that people overlook but turning around and away means you can potentially lose the shot you want as well!
It looks quite secure. I never knew how those bags stayed on the front. I'm unsure it would be able to hold anything too heavy though?
It's very sturdy and secure. It also has a place for a map and another zipped pocket that usually hold my cell phone and wallet. What I like about it is that I can take it off the bike and take it with me when I go in a store or stop somewhere to hike.